Divers exploring oldest warship off Sweden find "new clues"
Summary
Researchers are exploring a 15th-century shipwreck called Vrak 5 off the coast of Sweden, believed to be the oldest warship found in the area. The ship was built using a special technique and sank possibly during a battle around the 1480s, but the exact cause is still unknown.Key Facts
- Vrak 5 is a large ship, about 40-45 meters long, found near Haringe Castle south of Stockholm.
- The shipwreck dates back to the 1480s or possibly even the 1460s.
- It is the oldest warship found off Sweden or Denmark, two countries united with Norway in the 15th century.
- The ship was built using the carvel technique, where planks are laid edge-to-edge for stronger hulls.
- Researchers are studying the wreck to learn how it was built and why it sank.
- Divers found signs of a galley (kitchen), rigging parts, and evidence of the crew’s food and drink habits.
- It is unclear if the ship is Swedish or Danish, but timber came from southeastern Sweden.
- The ship may have sunk during an attack on Haringe Castle in 1501 or due to a fire on board.
- Other historic shipwrecks have recently been found in the Baltic Sea near Sweden.
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